MouseTrap Ltd in Canada noted in its 2016 annual report that, beginning that year, it changed the

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MouseTrap Ltd in Canada noted in its 2016 annual report that, beginning that year, it changed the estimated life of its computer software for amortisation purposes from a 3-year life to a 12-year life.


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Write a short memo explaining the implications this has for the analysis of MouseTrap Ltd’s results. Also, discuss whether this estimated life seems reasonable.  

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Financial Accounting Reporting Analysis And Decision Making

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Authors: Shirley Carlon, Rosina Mladenovic Mcalpine, Chrisann Palm, Lorena Mitrione, Ngaire Kirk, Lily Wong

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